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Shatavari

Shatavari is Asparagus racemosus, an Ayurvedic plant whose root extract has been studied for women's reproductive health.

Also listed as Asparagus, Asparagus Extract, Asparagus Racemosus

LongevityImmune SupportWomen's HormonesGut HealthSexual Health

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Oxidative stressLongevityModerateBNo linked study
Immune SupportModerateBNo linked study
Menstruation SupportWomen's HormonesSmallCNo linked study
Gut healthSmallCNo linked study
Female LibidoSexual HealthSmallCNo linked study
StressStress & MoodSmallCNo linked study
All 10 rated effectsGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

What is shatavari?

Shatavari is Asparagus racemosus, an Ayurvedic plant whose root extract has been studied for women’s reproductive health. 1

Why people take it

Immune Support18.8%
Essential Health14.4%
Energy13.3%
Stress & Mood8.2%
Women's Hormones8%
Gut Health7.2%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Questions people ask

Is it proven to improve fertility?

No fertility benefit was demonstrated by the cited PCOS trial. 2

Are the results evidence for every root powder?

No. The trial tested a specified extract. 2

What does German guidance say about pregnancy?

Verbraucherzentrale advises medical consultation before pregnant women use products in these contamination-prone categories. 3

Sources

Further reading

Illustration for Shatavari.GuideShatavariShatavari is traditionally used for hormonal and reproductive complaints. Which effects have been studied, and where data on benefits and safety are missing.Read the article